Amit Sharma Appointed as Vice President – Power Products & Digital Energy, Greater India Zone at Schneider Electric!

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Amit Sharma as Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy for the Greater India Zone. He succeeds Nikhil Pathak, who retires after an illustrious 15-year career that significantly contributed to Schneider Electric’s growth, transformation, and innovation across multiple business lines.

The leadership transition underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and ensuring continuity in strategic business leadership. It highlights the company’s long-term focus on positioning Greater India as a vital hub for innovation, sustainability, and business excellence.

Commenting on the appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India, said, “Amit’s deep expertise, strategic acumen, and customer-centric approach make him ideally suited to lead our Power Products and Digital Energy business. With over 29 years of experience—15 of which have been with Schneider Electric—he brings valuable global and Indian market insights that will help accelerate innovation and enhance customer value. I would also like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Nikhil Pathak for his exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions to the organization.”

Sharing his enthusiasm for the new role, Amit Sharma remarked, “It is an honor to lead Schneider Electric’s Power Products and Digital Energy business at such a transformative time. These areas lie at the core of our mission to enable customers in their digital and sustainability journeys. My focus will be on advancing our software and digital powertrain offerings, fostering innovation, and strengthening customer partnerships. Together with our teams, I look forward to driving sustainable growth and creating meaningful impact in the Greater India Zone.”

In his new capacity, Amit Sharma will oversee the end-to-end operations, strategy, and profitability of the Power Products and Digital Energy business, furthering Schneider Electric’s transformation agenda across India and neighboring markets. His nearly three decades of professional experience span diverse leadership roles in marketing, digital transformation, and product development. During his tenure with Schneider Electric in France, he was instrumental in developing the global Medium Voltage Air-Insulated Switchgear (MV AIS) portfolio and advancing the “India for India” Power Systems initiative—an effort aimed at promoting local innovation and collaboration between Indian and global R&D teams.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Sharma spent 14 years with ABB, where he contributed to several strategic projects that strengthened the company’s operations across key business segments.

His appointment reinforces Schneider Electric’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation—pillars central to the company’s vision for the future. With a mission to make “Life Is On” for everyone, everywhere, Schneider Electric continues to deliver integrated, AI-driven industrial IoT solutions across electrification, automation, and digitalization. Its technologies power smart industries, resilient infrastructure, connected homes, and intelligent buildings—helping customers optimize energy use, drive efficiency, and build a sustainable future.